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Related: About this forumGood news: Black networks farm-to-church movement brings fresh food to Baltimore
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Fast-forward three years, and that network includes 10 black churches, which he predicts will double this year as more congregations start gardens on their properties. And the food he once gave away is now sold by churches, with any profits from the farm produce sales going back into the network.
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https://religionnews.com/2018/04/20/black-networks-farm-to-church-movement-brings-fresh-food-to-baltimore/
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Good news: Black networks farm-to-church movement brings fresh food to Baltimore (Original Post)
guillaumeb
Apr 2018
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JNelson6563
(28,151 posts)1. This is a very good idea!
It is nice to see this project. Bravo!
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)2. Agreed.
Politics aside, it is a great idea.
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)3. I love this.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)4. I do also.
Acting as well as speaking out about the issues.
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)5. To me it's a version of "You are the change you've been waiting for."
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)6. And not simply preaching, but following the example by feeding the hungry.
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)7. Real Christians, in other words!
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)8. I agree with their way of living out their faith.
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)9. If only the Evangelicals would follow their lead.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)10. The prosperity Gospel is one factor, in my opinion.
fierywoman
(7,694 posts)11. "prosperity gospel" -- I hadn't heard this term before so I googled it.
It sounds like the law of attraction but with Jesus behind it instead of "source energy."
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)12. It certainly makes rich people feel good about their riches.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)13. But if it works for them, who are you to criticize, right?
That is a consequence of statements you've made.
guillaumeb
(42,641 posts)14. I disagree with their position.
trotsky
(49,533 posts)15. Yet their religious belief is just as valid as yours. n/t